MEMBER EVENT & OPEN STUDIOS:
Open Studios & Presence // Absence Exhibition
Join us for a unique weekend of art, exploration, and connection at Rockella Space’s One Eyed Studios in Ridgewood, Queens!
Rockella Space Members at One Eyed Studios will swing open their studio doors to the public in conjunction with Presence // Absence a multi-sensorial exhibition curated by Rockella Space Member Britt Harrison.
📅 Dates:
Friday, November 22nd – Opening Reception (6-10 pm)
Saturday, November 23rd – Open Studios & Exhibition (12-6 pm)
Sunday, November 24th – Exhibition By Appointment (Contact Britt Harrison at underthebluesky@gmail.com)
L O C A T I O N:
One Eyed Studios at Rockella Space
1639 Centre St. Ridgewood, NY 11385
OPEN STUDIOS
Rockella Space is thrilled to announce Open Studios at One Eyed Studios on Friday, November 22, from 6-10 pm and Saturday, November 23, from 12-6 pm, showcasing the creative talents and unique workspaces of artists in Ridgewood, Queens.
This two-day event invites the public to step inside the studios of emerging and established artists at One Eyed Studios. With Ridgewood’s vibrant art scene as the backdrop, attendees will explore a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, multimedia installations, and more. The event provides a rare opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their inspirations, and experience their works within the very spaces they create.
Event Details:
- Date & Time:
- Friday, November 22, 6-10 pm
- Saturday, November 23, 12-6 pm
- Location: One Eyed Studios, Ridgewood, Queens
Visitors can anticipate exclusive access to artist studios, interactive art discussions, and insights into the artistic processes that drive today’s creative culture. With open studios becoming a mainstay for art lovers and collectors alike, this event emphasizes Rockella Space’s commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for artists to share their work with the wider community.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
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Exhibition Details:
- Date & Time:
- Friday, November 22, 6-10 pm
- Saturday, November 23, 12-6 pm
- Sunday, November 24th, 1-4pm
Presence // Absence is a multi-sensorial exhibition presented by “under the pale blue” curated by Rockella Space Member Britt Harrison and is supported by RRASP, featuring light and fabric sculpture, large-scale installation, multimedia painting, and live performance. The themes of this exhbition incorporate spirituality, ritual, life, loss, and identity.
Presence // Absence explores the tension between existence and non-existence. This selection of works of art invites the viewer to confront the space where meaning lingers and dissipates, where what is not represented is as valuable as what is.
Each work challenges perceptions of personal experience versus collective knowledge. We ask the audience to reflect on how identity is defined not just by physical form but by emotional resonance and historical weight. This sweeping, multi-sensory exhibition merges sculpture, installation, painting, and live performance to explore the intricate interplay between life, loss, and identity. Engaging the viewer in a dynamic conversation, this exhibition unveils the potency of absence as an active force, shaping the contours of memory, identity, and meaning. Each work is both physical and conceptual, inviting reflection on how presence can be felt in what is unseen and how voids subtly mold our perceptions of existence.
We invite you to join us on an introspective journey involving art, community, and inspiration.
Participating Artists:
Adina Andrus, Alexander Brewington, Beatriz Williams, Britt Harrison, Chris Tanner, Christian Banez, Honolulu Studio, Jarid Blue, Kelly Elkowitz, Meagan Jain, Mitchell Craig, Nabil Hamliri, Nouhan Jaing, Peyton Peyton, Sohn Plenefisch, Thea Rae, Tony Bartolucci, Yerang Moon, Yining Ge.
LIVE PERFORMANCE:
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES:
Friday, November 22, 6-10 pm
ABOUT UNDER THE PALE BLUE
under the pale blue is a fine art creative production company and pop-up gallery led by artists. Our mission is collective learning, conscious consumption, and spreading inspiration. Britt Harrison is the creative director and is a member at Rockella Space.
ABOUT ROCKELLA
Rockella Space is a vibrant community of creative workspaces and studios located in Ridgewood, Queens, and Brownsville, Brooklyn. We offer diverse opportunities for artists, designers, and creatives of all backgrounds to grow and connect through studio spaces, open events, and public exhibitions. More than just workspaces, our locations foster collaboration and creativity, providing artists a supportive environment to expand their practice and engage with their local communities.
ABOUT RRASP
The Rockella Residency Art Studio Program (RRASP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit created in collaboration with Rockella, is dedicated to empowering artists with opportunities for exploration, innovation, and creative expression. Through dynamic arts programming, public events, and community-centered initiatives, RRASP connects people through art, fostering a sense of belonging that enriches and unites communities.